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Oreta Burnham Obituary
May 30, 1936 - January 7, 2026
Rose Hill, Kansas - Oreta Faye (Hinshaw) Burnham, 89, retired RN and Missionary, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Visitation 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, January 15, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Service 11 am, Friday, January 16, Rose Hill Bible Church, 1410 N. Main, Rose Hill. For full obituary at smithfamilymortuaries.com
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Leslie Kerker
January 14, 2026
Rest in peace Oreta.
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